Mom' Night Out MommyParty #MNOmovie #NMNO14

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received a party pack of information and giveaways compliments of MomSelect and Mom' Night Out in order to share via a home party with my guests. My opinions are my own. I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and  believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Are you looking for a few good laughs over Mother's Day weekend?  No worries if you have big plans for Mother's Day weekend, Mom's Night Out will be just hitting the theatre Mother's Day weekend so you will have plenty of time to plan an excellent GNO over the next few weeks to enjoy a few drinks and lots of laughs. 

Each of us deserves a special moms' night out from time to time. We need an evening to relax and wind  down (or maybe wind it up!) with friends, socialize and enjoy some well deserved girl time.  Thanks to my friends at MomSelect and Mom's Night Out I was able to host a fun party this past weekend.  MomSelect shared a bag full of treats with us to help make our party extra fun. I am a firm believer that good friendships literally make you healthier  Experts actually say they increase your life span, boost your immune system, and make you feel generally happier as a person.  Even the moms in the movie, "Mom's Night Out" learn a lot of these important lessons. I am glad I figured them out years ago. My friends and I are stuck together like glue! 

The day before the party my daughter helped me bake some bar cookies and brownies so we could have some yummy snacks. I whipped together a few easy dips like my classic artichoke/spinach dip and my famous hummus.  I picked up a few bottles of wine and some cocktail mixes too.

The evening of the party I set my music to some great Pandora stations and turned the volume on up so we could have some good background sounds.  I set my snacks out and put the drinks and glasses on a cart so everyone could mix their own. I was so glad that most of my friends were able to come...usually someone has a sick child or something happens but not this time. We had a great night hanging out and catching up with one another. All the old shore house stories came up and we laughed about our beach house summers.  It really doesn't seem THAT long ago...boy time goes so fast.  We convinced each other that we still look great and we can totally rock those tiny little dresses we used to wear out to the clubs.  We really can...we all work hard to keep in good shape. It was a fun night and got us chatting about when we are going to see the movie, "Mom's Night Out." It is something that we can all relate to so we are going to try for the weekend after Mother's Day.  If you see it before then don't tell me how it ends, okay?

MOMS' NIGHT OUT is a fast-paced, family comedy about four moms scheduling a night out where everything can and will go wrong, yet it all turns out just fine in the end. The film features a fantastic lineup of stars like Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy), Sean Astin (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), and Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle) It opens on Mother's Day Weekend.

P.S. We did get to see the movie the weekend after Mother's Day! It was a good opportunity to get together again...we did a dinner before....a glass of wine did us all good too. The movie was funny and we had a great time.

Alex Marestaing I'm Nobody: The Lost Pages Book Review

Disclosure:  I was not financially compensated for this post.  I received the product to evaluate for review purposes. 

I recently received a new book to check out and review called, I'm Nobody: The Lost Pages by Alex Marestaing. This book centers around a teenage boy named Caleb Reed.  He has a lot of issues and that is actually what draws you in and gets you hooked....fast.  His dad actually thinks he is losing his cookies altogether.  Alex Marestaing does a great job of adding really interesting elements into the story little by little to keep you engaged.  He has an older sister who died to add to the drama.

Thirteen year old Caleb watches the same episode of America's Funniest Home Videos over and over....for the past 6 years. Yes, the same episode. You know he has some issues but that is what makes the book so funny. He has a lot of kooky regimens that he follows. He hasn't even been out of the house since who knows when either to add to the drama.  The author adds an abandoned mansion across the street to get Caleb even more off kilter and adds to his daily obsessions. 

Then someone named "Emily Dickinson" leaves an odd note on his doorstep. Even freakier, it's folded perfectly and wrapped up in black ribbon.  The note says, "I'm nobody. Who are you?" it reads. "Are you nobody too?" This is just the beginning. 

Strange, poetic messages continue to arrive at his doorstep and Caleb ventures outside a little bit more and more to get them.  He wonders obsessively who these notes are from.  Are they from someone already deceased like the real Emily Dickinson or maybe his poor sister that died a few years ago?   Are the notes from Iris, the YouTube obsessed eighth grader who has begun filming an indie film on his street? Has his deceased older sister returned from the grave to deliver some sort of message?

With his sanity in question, Caleb Reed's entire existence depends on finding an answer.

My thoughts:  This is a riveting book which keeps twisting and turning as you read deeper into it. Just when you think you have an answer then you realize you don't.  I like the way the personalities develop and you gain an inside look into Caleb and his family.  I think that is why I enjoy reading so much more than tv or even movies. You can go at your own pace with a good book and let your mind take you on a fun ride wherever the author goes. This is a good book for a summer beach read or a long weekend getaway. 

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and  believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." 

Pocket Purifier Review and Giveaway

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I was not financially compensated for this post.  I received the product to evaluate for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.  However, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 

It can be a challenge to stay healthy with all the running around we do.  We just went to a party yesterday at a buffet restaurant. Yikes. How many other people have touched those tongs?  I don't even want to think about it. What about your next cruise on that fancy ship that holds 3500 people. Well, there you go. Clean, healthy living can be like running a germ gauntlet. Pocket Purifier™ from Purely Products puts a wall of defense in your hands with its high tech handheld germicidal light. Lightweight and convenient, Pocket Purifier sanitizes surfaces and objects with the same UV-C light that hospitals use to sterilize surgical instruments.  This is such an amazing invention that literally fits in your pocket or purse.

This is the perfect option for any mom to use on kid’s toys.  This is an easy way to sanitize those germs collected at daycare, play dates and school. I used it on my child's backpack that travels to and fro to school everyday. I don't even want to think about where it has been. I feel so much better knowing that it has been sanitized properly with the Pocket Purifier. It is easy as 1-2-3 too. The unit is very light and simple to use. Think about the facts that Purely Products has shared with me:  Ultraviolet light and nanotechnology eliminate 99.9% of germs that cause colds and flu, e-coli, salmonella, mold, fungus and MRSA, also known as staph.

This is a safe and non-toxic way to eliminate germs at home, on airplanes, cruise ships and in public areas. These are the places where frequent exposure and contact to germs occurs. Pocket Purifier is the most environmentally responsible way to kill germs without chemicals...hands-down. 

The Pocket Purifier comes in black, pink or white so you can choose your favorite.
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Ionic Purifier Review + Giveaway

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One of my favorite scents is the way it smells right after a big spring rain storm. That fresh clean scent is actually negative ions. I bet you didn't know that before. Purely Products created an easy to use plug to create negative ions in your own home on an everyday basis. You don't need to wait for the next rainstorm. Plug into a clean, healthy home with Ionic Purifiers from Purely Products.  These innovative negative ion generators allow you to experience the energetic benefits of negative ions at home.

They are so small and come in a variety of colors to match the decor in all the rooms of your own. It is so easy to get that fresh scent all day long.  You can experience the benefits of negative ions on all kinds of days whether the sun is out or snow is piled up high.

Negative ions are organically generated in nature. When we are surrounded by them, Purely Products shares that they have been shown to increase oxygen to the brain to help alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost daytime energy.  Plus, the company also tells me that they bond to positive particles in the air.  They can help remove household allergens, like dust, mold spores, pet dander and even tobacco smoke.  These innovative Ionic Purifiers are superior to deodorizers since they remove the source of the problem. They leave the air fresher, cleaner and healthier. 

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.